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Name of Book: Son of Man (Original title Saramui adeul) Author: Yi Mun-Yol translated by Brother Anthony ISBN: 978 1 62897 119 4 Publisher: Dalkey Archive Type of book: religion, faith, place of G-d in life, murder, mystery, killer, friendship, wandering, theologies, philosophies, magic, discovery, ancient times of Augustus, curses, different gods and goddesses Year it was published: 2015 (original 1979) Summary: One of the greatest living Korean writers here details the quest of a young seminary student seeking transcendence, running through many Western and East Asian theologies in the process. Deciding that Jesus was not truly "the son of man," the student sets out to create his own alternative to Christ, and winds up dead. Soon, the detective called in to solve the killing winds up with more than a simple murder on his hands, as this metaphysical mystery advances to its unforgettable climax. Characters: The main characters include Sergeant Nam who i...

The captivating chronicle of four generations of the Sandonitsky family - immigrants from a Polish ghetto. This is the powerful drama of their struggle to achieve the American dream without losing their spiritual hreitage as success drives them westward to Oakland, California. A complelling novel about human needs, passions and conflicts which reach tempestuous heights. JACOB whose newfound wealth could never fill the aching void inside him. . SARA who sacrificed everything in the name of love -even her daughter. SHLOMO who kept the family's disgrace a secret, and paid the price. RACHEL whose forbidden love for one man drove her into the arms of another. DORIS a Cinderella who achieved fame and happiness beyond her wildest dreams. For my take on this book, please click on the link here: COMING UP 4 out of 5 (0: Stay away unless a masochist 1: Good for insomnia 2: Horrible but readable; 3: Readable and quickly forgettable, 4: Good, enjoyable 5: Buy it, keep it and...